This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Glasson, Purcell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.grant/4095.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gerald, I don't know if it helps, but the 1881 "History of Grant County, Wisconsin" gives a biography for a James Glasson. It's transcribed at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wigrant/Glasson_James.htm There's also a general index to the book (because there's lots of information besides the biographies) at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wigrant/bookindex.htm I don't see any GLASSONs besides those listed in James' biography. On p. 391 it states that Purcell and Harden are working a mine in the Wiota District. I don't see any other references to surnames that you list here, but you might want to take a look and let me know if you see anything else. I'm sorry I don't have any more helpful information. Roxanne